In The Media
Humpday Hangout: Taking Off the Cape
Taking Off the Cape: Firefighters, Mental Illness, and Resiliency Fire Engineering 12.21.2021 On this week’s Humpday Hangout, Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood talk with guest Patrick J. Kenny, retired Illinois fire chief, about his perceived failure as a leader in his...
Retired Illinois fire chief speaks in Alexandria about son’s mental health battle, suicide
Patrick Kenny is a mental health advocate, author and inspirational speaker. Dec. 13, 2021 Alexandria Echo Press Written By: Celeste Edenloff Patrick Kenny, a fire chief for more than 25 years, couldn’t save the one person he wanted to save the most – his son, Sean....
Patrick Kenny on KXRA Newstalk Radio – Dec. 6th Open Line Program
December 6, 2021 KXRA Newstalk Radio Alexandria, Minnesota Patrick Kenny was in studio on KXRA Newstalk Radio Show with Chief Jeff Karrow, Dec. 6th Open Line Program Patrick J. Kenny was in Alexandria Minnesota as Keynote Speaker talking on Mayday for Mental Health®...
TAKING THE CAPE OFF by Patrick J. Kenny is an Award-Winning Finalist – 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest
For immediate release: November 16, 2021 TAKING THE CAPE OFF How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss by Patrick J. Kenny, is an Award-Winning Finalist in the Parenting & Family, Spirituality, categories of the 2021 Best Book Awards...
Fire Chief Pat Kenny (Ret.) contributor to the 2021 IAFC Yellow Ribbon Report
IAFC-VCOS Releases the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Report Update on Responder Behavioral Wellness International Fire Chiefs Association (IAFC) Volunteer and Combination Officers Section’s (VCOS) VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report Update Contributing Author: Pat Kenny Fire Chief...
Patrick J. Kenny Receive the Honorary Title of Fire Chief Emeritus
“On behalf of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Executive Board, congratulations on this Honorary Award.” Chief Joseph C. Holomy, Ret.Chairman, Fire Chief Emeritus Committee October 21, 2021 On behalf of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Fire Chief Emeritus...
Video & Podcast Interviews
“Get Up!” A Father’s Command from Heaven – TBH 175
Patrick J. Kenny interviewed on: Touched by HEAVEN Everyday Encounters with God Episode: "Get Up!" A Father's Command from Heaven - TBH 175 September 5, 2021 14-year-old Patrick Kenny lay by his father's grave on a frigid January day in Chicago. His goal? To die of...
The Invisible Hand on the Fire Ground Podcast Episode 16
August 18, 2021 The Invisible Hand on the Fire Ground podcast hosted by Battalion Chief Danny Sheridan from the FDNY. Episode 16: His Wife passed over at 3:43, just one of the many signs Chief Pat Kenny had gotten in his lifetime. Listen to podcast here
PTSD911 Presents: Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Ret.)
August 18, 2021 Fire Chief Patrick Kenny’s world was rocked when he lost his own son to suicide. This was devastating as a leader. Join us for a candid conversation about mental health, wellness, and leadership in the first responder community. Chief Kenny joined film...
Pat Kenny on Hibernian Radio Podcast, Sat. May 22, 2021
Hibernian Radio Podcast, Sat. May 22, 2021 by hibernianradio | May 24, 2021 Podcast Fox’s Pizza, Guinness, The Cork and Kerry Irish Pub and Flood Brothers Disposal present the Hibernian Radio Hour as we continue on our First Responders Tour at The Cork and Kerry Pub...
Fire Chief Pat Kenny Tribute – Western Springs Village Board
January 11, 2021Village of Western Spring Board Meeting President Alice Gallagher, Village Manager Ingrid Velkme, and Deputy Chief Mike Kelly pay tribute to Fire Chief Pat Kenny at the Western Springs Village Board meeting. Chief Kenny’s distinguished career spans...
Facebook Forum: Mayday for Mental Health with Pat Kenny
Illinois Fire Service Institute presents Patrick J. Kenny in Facebook Forum: Mayday for Mental Health, live free training. Illinois Fire Service Institute | Facebook Facebook Live Forum - Free Live Training Mayday for Mental Health Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 1:00...